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Around here, the farmers grow bluegrass for seed. In about July, when the seeds are quite mature, they swath it into windrows and after it is dry, they combine the windrows. Growing bluegrass seed used to be very lucritive and kept many farms going. But a few years ago, burning the stubble was outlawed in my state. Unfortunately burning the stubble and straw stimulated the bluegrass to produce much more seed than it will without burning, and also reduced the insect and disease problems without using so many chemicals, as well as getting rid of the residue. Now the farmers have to deal with baling and removing the straw and finding uses for it. They tried making strawboard building panels, but they never caught on and I think the plant went bankrupt. Some straw has been fed to cattle, but without the seed, there isn't a whole lot of feed value to it. I assume you are using the bluegrass for hay. I don't know anyone who is doing that here, at least on purpose! I would suggest that you see if anyone in your area is making bluegrass hay, to see when they cut it for best food value. Most grass hay that is made around here is usually cut after the seeds are formed, but not fully mature. Another thought would be to contact your county agriculture agent for their opinion. Good luck!
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